Sermons on Desire To Work:

Jesus - Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2011

How often do we make our choice based on our immediate desire... So often we do that spiritually as well, and Jesus tells us in this passage that HE is the choice we should make, not the temporary satisfaction of our desires, but the eternal joy and life

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 3, 2011 Date Preached: March 6, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus - Bread of Life! Sermon Text: John 6:25-40 [ESV] 25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Love Works In Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

Love inspires us. Inspiration is simply being touch by the Spirit. And God has touched us by His Spirit because of love.

Maybe you have heard about a guy who fell in love in an opera singer. Church Swindoll tells this story in his book, “Strike the Original Match.” So what is love doing in us? What difference can love make in our lives? I. The power of love inspires us (vs.13-16) -Story of losers loser, a guy had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"This Thing Doesn't Work"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 26, 2011

We are talking about News Years resoultions. If you really want to change it takes discipline to get into the word of God but the benefits far outweigh the effort.

Now that the New Year is right around the corner there are those infomercials that tout great fitness. It seems that each year the machines get weirder. Hang upside down, spin 360 degrees then throw up. That loses about 5 lbs. Then there are those that bend you like a pretzel while listening to Rap ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Finding The Balance: Work, Family And Faith

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 5, 2006

Labor Day sermon on avoiding the extremes and applying the cure for work-aholism.

FINDING THE BALANCE: FAITH, FAMILY AND WORK SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: (Song: Running Just to Catch Myself by Mark Shultz) Have you ever felt like that? In the spin cycle of life, going round and round... not having enough minutes to get everything done? Finding it hard to stay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

What Kind Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011

The question is this; what kind of faith do I have? James offers of 4 possibilities - 3 of which are no good.

What Kind of Faith James 2:14-26 * I suggest we live in the “MENU AGE.” That is to say, we desire to have a choice about anything we do. We drive up to McDonald’s, are asked “what would you like” only to say, “Wait a minute, let me look at the menu.” As a culture, we have decided that we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: God & Man Work Together

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from Esther about working with God

“Esther: God and Man work together” Esther 4 Intro: One of the favorite stories I have heard Tim Brown tell frequently since I’ve been here is the story about the man isolated in the flood. As the waters rose, he prayed for God to deliver him. A man in a rowboat came by as the water was up to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quench That Thirst Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 10, 2018

Jesus is the answer for every thirst and desire that we have

Quench That Thirst CCCAG June 10th, 2018 Scripture- Highlighting John 7:32-39 Gatorade Thirst Quencher commercials Anyone remember that commercial? Here is some of the history of that drink How many people here have been to the deep south, like Alabama or Florida in August or September? It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:32-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 6 Of 6: Idle Working Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Work is a blessing from God to be enjoyed. Seven wrong ways and seven right ways to work and enjoy it.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 6 of 6: Idle Working II Thessalonians 3:6-8 "Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

There Is A Divine Record For Every Secret Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

God keeps a divine record of every secret act—whether righteous or evil. This truth should shape our lives, purify our hearts, and align our actions.

THERE IS A DIVINE RECORD FOR EVERY SECRET WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Ecclesiastes 12:14 – “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” Supporting Texts: Luke 8:17, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Works Like Rain And Snow

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 8, 2005

Isaiah’s simple concept of the word being like rain and snow is encouraging to us.

July 10, 2005 Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Religion Doesn't Work

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 3, 2009

The folly of false religions. Only fullness and freedom are found in Christ.

The setting is the front of a small church. The pastor says from the pulpit, ‘I’ve misplaced my sermon notes, so I’m just going to read from this devotional—if I can find it here. While I look, maybe the choir can lead us in a hymn’. He glances at the choir which has one person.   The choir ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Priority To God's Work

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 22, 2025

After seventy years of exile, God's people returned to Jerusalem with grand plans. Yet sixteen years later, their own comfort overshadowed God's house, teaching us costly lessons about misplaced priorities.

PRIORITY TO GOD'S WORK Primary Text: Haggai 2:10-14; Haggai Chapters 1 and 2 INTRODUCTION: When God's House Lies in Ruins Picture this: You return home after 70 years away. Everything lies in ruins. This was reality for 45,000 Jews who returned from Babylonian captivity in 536 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-14, Ezra 2:64-65, Ezra 3:11-13, Ezra 4:1-5, Haggai 1:4, Haggai 1:2, Haggai 1:1-11, Hebrews 3:15, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Proverbs 27:1, 1 Kings 7:3, Matthew 6:33, Haggai 1:5-7, Haggai 1:8, Haggai 1:5-11, Haggai 1:6, Haggai 1:9-11, Amos 3:6, Haggai 1:9, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Luke 12:15, Haggai 1:5, Haggai 1:7, Haggai 2:15, Haggai 2:18, Matthew 6:21, Colossians 3:2, Ephesians 5:16, Matthew 6:24, Lamentations 3:40, Revelation 2:5, Haggai 1:13, Haggai 2:10-19, Haggai 2:10-12, 1 Corinthians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 26:41, Haggai 2:13, Haggai 2:14, Titus 3:5, Psalm 24:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:22, Hosea 6:6, Haggai 2:15-19, Haggai 2:19, 1 Corinthians 3:10, Matthew 16:26, John 4:24, Revelation 2:4, Isaiah 58:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13

The Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Preparing For Life's Work Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

God prospers us when we work at it.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • Internships • Choose things to buy with our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist